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Complete specifications for the Ford 1500 compact tractor, transcribed from the specifications section of the factory operator's manual (SE 3751). The 1500 is a two-cylinder diesel of 69.2 cu. in. rated at 2500 rpm and producing 17.0 observed PTO horsepower, with a twelve-speed transmission, four reverse gears, and 9.5-24 rear tires. It was offered in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive, at 2044 and 2205 lbs. respectively, and this manual gives separate figures for each.

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Engine

Type Diesel
Number of Cylinders 2
Bore 3.35 in. (8.0 cm)1
Stroke 3.94 in. (10.0 cm)
Displacement 69.2 cu. in. (1134 cc)
Compression Ratio 21 : 1
Firing Order 1-2
Low Idle Speed 750–850 rpm
Maximum Speed (High Idle) 2700–2750 rpm
Maximum Speed (Rated) 2500 rpm
Valve Clearance, Cold Engine (Intake) 0.012 in. (0.30 mm)
Valve Clearance, Cold Engine (Exhaust) 0.012 in. (0.30 mm)

Capacities

Component U.S. Imperial Metric
Fuel Tank 5.8 gals. 4.8 gals. 22 liters
Cooling System 5.6 qts. 4.7 qts. 5.3 liters
Engine Crankcase (less filter) 3.9 qts. 3.2 qts. 3.7 liters
Engine Crankcase (with filter change) 4.2 qts. 3.5 qts. 4.0 liters
Rear Axle and Transmission (includes hydraulics) 21 qts. 17.5 qts. 20 liters
Front Axle Differential Case 2.5 qts. 2.1 qts. 2.4 liters
Front Axle Final Reduction Gear Case 0.23 qts. 0.19 qts. 0.22 liters
Air Cleaner (oil bath) 0.47 qts. 0.39 qts. 0.44 liters

Cooling System

Type Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Water Pump Type Centrifugal
Water Pump Drive V-belt
Water Pump Belt Deflection 7/16 to 9/16 in. (10–15 mm) when 20–25 lbs. (9–11 kg) thumb force is applied midway between pulleys
Fan Diameter 11.41 in. (29.0 cm)
Thermostat Starts to Open 159.8°F (71°C)
Thermostat Fully Open 185°F (85°C)
Radiator Cap 13 psi (0.89 bar)

Electrical System

Alternator 12-volt, heavy duty, 20 amps
Regulator (Alternator) Mechanical
Battery 12-volt, 70 amp. hour rating with negative ground
Starting Motor Solenoid, pre-engaged

Fuel System

Fuel Temperature Type
Diesel Above 20°F (−6.7°C) No. 2D, cetane rating 45
Diesel Below 20°F (−6.7°C) No. 1D, cetane rating 50
Injection Pump Type In-line
Injection Pump Timing 24° BTDC

Clutch

Type 8.5 in. (21.59 cm) dry disc, organic face
Pedal Free-Travel 3/4–1-3/16 in. (19–30 mm)

Brakes

Type Drum (expanding shoe)
Drum 5.9 in. diameter (15.0 cm)

Steering

Type Manual
Turns Lock-to-Lock 2.3
Front Wheel Toe-In 0–13/64 in. (0–5 mm)
Turning Radius, without brakes (two wheel drive) 8.2 ft. (250 cm)
Turning Radius, without brakes (four wheel drive) 9.7 ft. (300 cm)

Power Take-Off

Type Transmission
Shaft 1-3/8 in. (3.49 cm), 6 spline SAE STD
Engine Speed for 540 rpm PTO Operation 2422 rpm
Horsepower PTO, observed 17.0

Hydraulic Lift System

Type Live Position Control, Category 1 three-point linkage
Pump Type Gear
Pump Capacity 4.0 U.S. gpm at 2133 psi at 2700 rpm (3.6 Imp. gals. at 147 bar at 2700 rpm)2
System Relief Valve Setting 2133 psi (147 bar)

Cast Iron Weights

(3) Front End Weights 33 lbs. (15 kg) each
(4) Front Wheel Weights (two wheel drive only) 33 lbs. (15 kg) each
(4) Rear Wheel Weights 66 lbs. (30 kg) each

Draw Bars

Fixed Standard
Adjustable Optional

Tires

Front, standard (two wheel drive) 4.00-12, F2, 4 ply
Front, standard (four wheel drive) 6-14, R1, 4 ply
Front, optional (two wheel drive only) 20 × 8.00-10, 2 ply
Rear, standard (two and four wheel drive) 9.5-24, R1, 4 ply
Rear, optional (two wheel drive only) 13.6-16, 6 ply

Wheel Bolt Torques

Front Wheel Disc-to-Hub (two wheel drive) 43–54 lbs. ft. (58–73 N·m)
Front Wheel Disc-to-Hub (four wheel drive) 68.6–86.7 lbs. ft. (93–117 N·m)
Rear Wheel Disc-to-Rim 180–217 lbs. ft. (244–294 N·m)
Rear Wheel Disc-to-Axle 137–159 lbs. ft. (186–215 N·m)

Lubricants

Engine See page 22 of the manual3
Transmission and Rear Axle (includes hydraulic) Ford M2C-134-A
Front Wheel Bearings and Lubrication Fittings Ford M1C-137-A

General Dimensions

Dimension Two Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Length 110.2 in. (280 cm) 110.2 in. (280 cm)
Wheelbase 60.2 in. (153 cm) 59.3 in. (105.6 cm)4
Height, Top of Steering Wheel 54.9 in. (139.5 cm) 54.9 in. (139.5 cm)
Height, Top of ROPS 94.5 in. (240 cm) 94.5 in. (240 cm)
Height, Top of Vertical Exhaust 75.2 in. (191 cm) 75.2 in. (191 cm)
Width 50.8 in. (129 cm) 50.8 in. (129 cm)
Minimum Ground Clearance 13.8 in. (35 cm) 12.6 in. (32 cm)
Adjustable Width, Front 41.3–44.9 in. (105–114 cm) 39.8 in. (101 cm)
Adjustable Width, Rear 41.3–45.3 in. (105–115 cm) 41.3–45.3 in. (105–115 cm)
Weight (less options) 2044 lbs. (920 kg) 2205 lbs. (1000 kg)

Ground Speeds

The manual heads this chart “From 1350 to 2700 rpm engine speeds with 8.3 × 24 rear tires”. Both of those figures conflict with the 1500's own specifications. See footnote 5 before relying on these numbers.

Gear Position At 1350 rpm (mph) At 2700 rpm (mph)
Forward
1st 0.3 0.7
2nd 0.4 0.9
3rd 0.6 1.1
4th 0.8 1.6
5th 1.0 2.0
6th 1.3 2.6
7th 1.7 3.5
8th 2.2 4.4
9th 2.9 5.7
10th 3.5 7.0
11th 4.5 9.0
12th 5.8 11.6
Reverse
R1 0.4 0.8
R2 0.9 1.8
R3 2.0 4.0
R4 4.0 8.0

Notes:
1 Reproduced as printed. 3.35 in. is 8.5 cm, not 8.0 cm. The imperial figure is the sound one: a 3.35 in. bore with a 3.94 in. stroke across two cylinders gives 69.4 cu. in., which matches the printed displacement of 69.2 cu. in. An 8.0 cm bore would not.
2 Reproduced as printed. 4.0 U.S. gpm is about 3.3 Imperial gallons per minute, not 3.6. The Ford 1300 manual prints this line as “4.3 U.S. gpm (3.6 Imp. Gals.)”, which does convert correctly.
3 The manual gives the engine lubricant as a page cross-reference rather than a specification. Page 22 is the fuel and lubricants section, which is not part of the specification section transcribed here.
4 Reproduced as printed. 59.3 in. is about 150.6 cm, not 105.6 cm. The digits appear to have been transposed.
5 The manual presents ground speeds as a bar chart rather than a table, and this particular chart does not appear to belong to the 1500. It is headed “with 8.3 × 24 rear tires”, but the tire table on the previous page gives 9.5-24 as the 1500's standard rear tire. It is headed “from 1350 to 2700 rpm”, but the 1500's rated engine speed is 2500 rpm. And every value on it is identical to the chart in the Ford 1300 manual, which is 8.3-24 shod and rated at 2700 rpm. The two manuals carry consecutive codes (SE 3750 and SE 3751) and the same print number, 1796. The figures are transcribed exactly as printed, but on a 9.5-24 tire the true speeds would be higher, and at the 1500's lower rated speed they would be lower again. Treat them with caution and verify against your own tractor.
The manual also prints its own section heading as “HYDRUALIC LIFT SYSTEM”. It has been set correctly above.
All specifications transcribed from the specifications section of the Ford 1500 operator's manual, manual code SE 3751, originally published by Ford Tractor Operations, Ford Motor Company. Ford reserved the right to change specifications without notice; verify against your tractor's serial number before ordering parts or setting clearances.

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